Why mess with a good thing? These establishments are under new ownership, but those new at the helm don’t plan to change things up too much:

The owners of Ho Ho Gourmet in St. Paul (1985 Old Hudson Road, St. Paul; 651-731-0316; hohomn.com) are passing the baton. On the restaurant’s Facebook page, the owners announced they are retiring. However, the restaurant will live on, and fans of the Chinese restaurant should still walk into familiar territory. “After 27 years with the restaurant, we are retiring! It is very bittersweet, and we will miss you,” the Facebook post states. “We are happy to say that we will be passing the restaurant down to family members who have been working alongside us for years, so it will stay open and be in good hands. We hope you continue to enjoy our food!”

Sweet Chocolat in Arden Hills (3537B Lexington Ave. N.; 651-488-6340; mysweetchocolat.com) is also under new ownership. In an email blast to customers, new owners Liz Pielow and Jeff Hansen say they plan to keep beloved favorites and make a few additions. “We will be introducing some new products eventually, and of course keeping our traditional best-sellers. Soon we will be getting in some old favorites like fudge and sponge candy,” the email states. In addition, store hours have been tweaked to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

Nancy Ngo is a Minnesota Native who grew up reading the Pioneer Press, so it’s fitting that she would one day work for them. She is a three time Society of Professional Journalists Page One Award winner. Before covering food and lifestyle, she has previously covered government and public safety. She has served on boards including the Asian American Journalists Association and The University of Minnesota’s The School of Journalism and Mass Communication Alumni Society Board.

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